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MENTOR. , OHIO 
WAYSIDE GARDENS 
Berberis Mentorensis 
Stays Green Practically the Entire Year 
U. S. PLANT PATENT No. 99 
Remarkable is just the word for it. Every once in a while a new plant 
is created of such outstanding merit that it takes the country by storm. 
Today we have in our nurseries several thousands of just such a 
wonder, called Berberis Mentorensis. So distinctly different and so 
superior to other hardy Barberries, that the U. S. Government granted 
us a patent on it. 
There are five outstanding points of superiority about this Barberry: 
First —it is evergreen practically the year around. Think what that 
means. 
Second —its sturdy, erect growth carries a thick dark green foliage right 
down to the ground. Is never baredegged. 
Third —when used for a hedge, its thorny, strong growth forms a 
formidable barrier to man or beast. 
Fourth— needs practically no pruning. Observe its erect growth which 
becomes dense when the plant is three or four years old. 
Fifth —combined in a foundation planting with evergreens, it provides 
a beautiful and artistic contrast at very small expense and without 
elaborate preparation of soil. 
A very important trait of this Barberry is that it is not “choosey” 
about where it grows. No matter if you can’t make other broaddeaf 
evergreens, such as Azaleas and Rhododendrons, thrive in your soil, 
this new Barberry will. It is equally at home whether it is acid or 
alkaline soil. 
Realizing the merit of this Barberry, we have first grown a liberal 
quantity of plants before offering it, so that we would be able to sell 
this handsome new plant of unquestionable merit at moderate prices. 
Bushy, young stock, 15 to 18 inches tall: Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 
100 $ 20 . 00 . 
A-No. 1 plants, 18 to 24 inches tall, with abundant roots: Three $1.20, 
Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00. 
Bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches tall: Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00. 
It is requested that the following retail prices be maintained: 
Size 
Each 
Per 3 
Per 12 
Per 100 
15-18" 
$0.60 
$1.50 
$4.75 
$35.00 
18-24" 
.75 
2.00 
6.00 
45.00 
24-30" 
1.00 
2.75 
8.00 
55.00 
P. S. —Allow us to again say, it is the nearest reasonable cost perfect 
shrub for foundation planting and hedges that we know about. 
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